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Wen-Zhao Zhang

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Quantum control and signal enhancement exploiting the Stokes-anti-Stokes coherence

We present a theoretical framework for the coherent coupling between Stokes and anti-Stokes scattering processes, revealing interference phenomena inaccessible to either process alone. Within a dispersive-interaction model beyond the resolved-sideband limit, we show that classical driving and system linewidth coherently links the two channels, enabling phase-controlled interference. Destructive interference induces intrinsic asymmetry in dispersively coupled systems, enabling coherent control of quantum information storage and transfer, while constructive interference leads to exponential signal amplification and thus enhanced quantum detection. This work establishes a unified picture for understanding Stokes-anti-Stokes coherence as a fundamental mechanism underlying both quantum control and metrology. Furthermore, it suggests that these functionalities can be further enhanced by implementing Stokes-anti-Stokes arrays.

quant-ph

Lunar and Terrestrial Time Transformation Based on the Principle of General Relativity

Lunar time metrology necessitates a unified temporal framework beyond Earth, requiring an independent lunar system for timekeeping, dissemination, and calendrics. Recent American publications define Lunar Coordinate Time (LTC) within relativity and propose a Terrestrial Time (TT) to LTC conversion formula. However, this formula's derivation and assumptions are contested. The complex dynamics within the solar system can be simplified by decomposing relationships into hierarchical wide-area (external problem) and local-area (internal problem) levels. Grounded in the symmetry and conservation laws of physics, Einstein's general relativity emphasizes two key principles: (i) Equal weighting: Relationships among multi-level coordinate systems are independent and self-similar (analogous to fractals). (ii) *Locality*: The laws of physics retain invariant forms only in local coordinate systems. Specifically, a non-rotating system corresponds to the Frenet frame along a particle's geodesic. Preserving physical law invariance requires restricting rotating references strictly to the local domain; defining the orientation of an Earth-centered system using distant celestial bodies violates general relativity's locality principle. This work derives the relationship between coordinate time and proper time. Using the Earth-Moon system as an intermediary, it obtains a simplified transformation formula between LTC and TT. An independent and universal lunar standard time framework is proposed. Crucially, the derived coordinate time transformation coefficient exhibits long-term secular variation. This variation can be measured and predicted through precise Earth-Moon time comparisons.

gr-qc

Evolution equation for quantum coherence

Quantum coherence plays an important role in quantum resource theory, which is strongly related with entanglement. Similar to the entanglement evolution equation, we find the coherence evolution equation of quantum states through fully and strictly incoherent operation (FSIO) channels. In order to quantify the full coherence of qudit states, we define G-coherence and convex roof of G-coherence, and prove that the G-coherence is a strong coherence monotone and the convex roof of G-coherence is a coherence measure under FSIO, respectively. Furthermore, we prove a coherence evolution equation for arbitrary $d$-dimensional quantum pure and mixed states under FSIO channels, which generalizes the entanglement evolution equation for bipartite pure states. Our results will play an important role in the simplification of dynamical coherence measure.

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Optimized sideband cooling with initial system correlations in non-Markovian regime

An optimized sideband cooling in the presence of initial system correlations is investigated for a standard optomechanical system coupled to a general mechanical non-Markovian reservoir. We study the evolution of phonon number by incorporating the effects of initial correlations into the time-dependent coefficients in the Heisenberg equation. We introduce the concept of cooling rate and define an average phonon reduction function to describe the sideband cooling effect in non-Markovian regime. Our results show that the instantaneous phonon number can be significantly reduced by introducing either the parametric-amplification type or the beam-splitter type initial correlations. In addition, the ground state cooling rate can be accelerated by enhancing the initial correlation of beam-splitter type. By optimizing the initial state of the system and utilizing Q-modulation technology, a stable mechanical ground state can be obtained in a very short time. Our optimized cooling protocol provides an appealing platform for phonon manipulation and quantum information processing in solid-state systems.

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Quantum Nonlinear Effect in Dissipatively Coupled Optomechanical System

A full-quantum approach is used to study quantum nonlinear properties of a compound Michelson-Sagnac interferometer optomechanical system. The effective Hamiltonian shows that both dissipative and dispersive couplings possess imaginary- and real-Kerr nonlinearities. And unexpectedly, the nonlinearities caused by the dissipative coupling have non-Hermitian Hamiltonian-like properties. It can protect the quantum nature of the dispersive coupling beyond the traditional dissipation of the system. This protection mechanism allows the system to exhibit strong quantum nonlinear effects in the parameter region of the hyperbolic function $J^2 = Δ_c Δ_e$. Moreover, we can obtain strong anti-bunching effects whether in strong or weak coupling regimes with the help of the dispersive and dissipative couplings jointly. It may provide a new perspective to experimentally realize and study the strong quantum nonlinear effects.

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Photon-phonon quantum cloning in optomechanical system

Quantum cloning is an essential operation in quantum information and quantum computing. Similar to the `copy' operation in classical computing, the cloning of flying bits for further processing from the solid-state quantum bits in storage is an operation frequently used in quantum information processing. Here we propose a high-fidelity and controllable quantum cloning scheme between solid bits and flying bits. In order to overcome the obstacles from the no-cloning theorem and the weak phonon-photon interaction, we introduce a hybrid optomechanical system that performs both the probabilistic cloning and deterministic cloning closed to the theoretical optimal limit with the help of designed driving pulse in the presence of dissipation. In addition, our scheme allows a highly tunable switching between two cloning methods, namely the probabilistic and deterministic cloning, by simply changing the input laser pulse. This provides a promising platform for experimental executability.

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Detecting coherence with respect to general quantum measurements

Quantum coherence is a crucial resource in quantum resource theory. Previous study mainly focused on standard coherence under a complete orthogonal reference basis. The standard coherence has recently been extended to general positive-operator-valued measure (POVM)-based coherence, including block coherence as a special case. Therefore, it is necessary to construct block coherence and POVM-based coherence witnesses to detect them. In this work, we present witnesses for block coherence and POVM-based coherence, and obtain the necessary and sufficient conditions for arbitrary block coherence and POVM-based coherence witnesses. We also discuss possible realizations of some block coherence and POVM-based coherence witnesses in experiments, and present examples of measuring block coherence witnesses based on real experimental data. Furthermore, an application of block coherence witnesses has been presented in a quantum parameter estimation task with a degenerate Hamiltonian, and one can estimate the unknown parameter by measuring our block coherence witnesses if the input state is block coherent. Lase but not least, we prove that the quantum Fisher information of any block incoherent state is equal to zero, which coincides with the result from measuring block coherence witnesses.

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Nonlocal nonreciprocal optomechanical circulator

A nonlocal circulator protocol is proposed in hybrid optomechanical system. By analogy with quantum communication, using the input-output relationship, we establish the quantum channel between two optical modes with long-range. The three body nonlocal interaction between the cavity and the two oscillators is obtained by eliminating the optomechanical cavity mode and verifying the Bell-CHSH inequality of continuous variables. By introducing the phase accumulation between cyclic interactions, the unidirectional transmission of quantum state between optical mode and two mechanical modes are achieved. The results show that nonreciprocal transmissions are achieved as long as the accumulated phase reaches a certain value. In addition, the effective interaction parameters in our system are amplified, which reduces the difficulty of the implementation of our protocol. Our research can provide potential applications for nonlocal manipulation and transmission control of quantum platforms.

quant-ph

Quantum Zeno effect in self-sustaining systems: suppressing phase diffusion via repeated measurements

We study the effect of frequent projective measurements on the dynamics of quantum self-sustaining systems, by considering the prototypical example of the quantum Van der Pol oscillator. Quantum fluctuations are responsible for phase diffusion which progressively blurs the semiclassical limit cycle dynamics and synchronization, either to an external driving, or between two coupled self-sustained oscillators. We show that by subjecting the system to repeated measurements of heterodyne type at an appropriate repetition frequency one can significantly suppress phase diffusion without spoiling the semiclassical dynamics. This quantum Zeno-like effect may be effective either in the case of one or two coupled van der Pol oscillators, and we discuss its possible implementation in the case of trapped ions.

quant-ph

Measurement of the mechanical reservoir spectral density in optomechanical system

To investigate the dynamical behavior of a quantum system embedded in a memory environment, it is crucial to obtain the knowledge of the reservoir spectral density. However, such knowledge is usually based on a priori assumptions about the environment. In this paper, we put forward a method to obtain key information about the reservoir spectral density of an optomechanical resonator without additional assumptions about the spectral shape. This is achieved by detecting and analysing the optical transmission rate of the emitted light. In the weak optomechanical singlephoton coupling regime, we establish a simple relation between the output light spectrum and the reservoir spectral density. This provide a straightforward and effective way for reconstructing the spectral density profile in single or even multiple decoherence channels.

quant-ph

Studies on the time response distribution of Insigh}-HXMT/LE

The Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) named Insight is China's first X-ray astronomical satellite. The Low Energy X-ray Telescope (LE) is one of its main payloads onboard. The detectors of LE adopt swept charge device CCD236 with L-shaped transfer electrodes. Charges in detection area are read out continuously along specific paths, which leads to a time response distribution of photons readout time. We designed a long exposure readout mode to measure the time response distribution. In this mode, CCD236 firstly performs exposure without readout, then all charges generated in preceding exposure phase are read out completely. Through analysis of the photons readout time in this mode, we obtained the probability distribution of photons readout time.

astro-ph.IM

Quantum correlation enhanced weak field detection in optomechanical system

We propose a theoretical scheme to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio in ultrasensitive detection with the help of quantum correlation. By introducing the auxiliary oscillator and treated as an added probe for weak field detection, the additional noise can be greatly suppressed and the measurement accuracy may even break the standard quantum limit. We use the magnetic field as an example to exhibit the detection capability of our scheme. The result show that, comparing with the traditional detection protocol, our scheme can have higher signal-to-noise ratio and better detection accuracy. Furthermore, the signal intensity detection curve shows a good linearity. Our results provide a promising platform for reducing the additional noise by utilizing quantum correlation in ultrasensitive detection.

quant-ph

Bistable cooling in optomechanical system

A scheme is presented to optimize the optomechanical cooling of mechanical resonator in instability regime. Based on the stability analysis, we uncovered a distinct bistable effect of photons and phonons, which can be used to realize a strong nonlinear effect even in the single-photon weak coupling regime. Considering the experimental realization, we investigate the sideband cooling in bistable regime with and without quantum nonlinearity. It is shown that the fluctuation of the steady state phonons can be excellently suppressed at a rather low level due to the anti-rotating-wave effect, and it does not require high quality factor of the cavity. Our scheme offers a new perspective for optimizing the sideband cooling of mechanical resonators in the weak coupling regime.

quant-ph

Optomechanical Force Sensor in non-Markovian Regime

The optomechanical force sensor in non-Markovian environment for a mechanical oscillator is presented. By performing homodyne detection we obtain an generally expression for the output signal. It is shown that the weak force detection is sensitive to the non-Markovian environment. The additional noise can be obviously reduced comparing to the Markovian condition. Moreover, the optimal additional noise can be maintained in a rather low level without using assistant system or squeezing under available experimental condition in unsolved sideband regime. Our results provides a promising platform for reducing the additional noise by using engineered non-Markovian reservoir in ultrasensitive detection.

quant-ph

Multi-path photon-phonon converter in optomechanical system at single-quantum level

Based on photon-phonon nonlinear interaction, a scheme is proposed to realize a controllable multi-path photon-phonon converter at single-quantum level in a composed quadratically coupled optomechanical system. Considering the realization of the scheme, an associated mechanical oscillator is introduced to enhance the effective nonlinear effect. Thus, the single-photon state can be converted to the phonon state with high fidelity even under the current experimental condition that the single-photon coupling rate is much smaller than mechanical frequency ($g\llω_m$). The state transfer protocols and their transfer fidelity are discussed both analytically and numerically. A multi-path photon-phonon converter is designed, by combining the optomechanical system with low frequency resonators, which can be controlled by experimentally adjustable parameters. This work provides us a potential platform for quantum state transfer and quantum information processing.

quant-ph

Singe-photon multi-ports router based on the coupled cavity optomechanical system

A scheme of single-photon multi-port router is put forward by coupling two optomechanical cavities with waveguides. It is shown that the coupled two optomechanical cavities can exhibit photon blockade effect, which is generated from interference of three mode interaction. A single-photon travel along the system is calculated. The results show that the single photon can be controlled in the multi-port system because of the radiation pressure, which should be useful for constructing quantum network.

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Optomechanical cooling in the non-Markovian regime

We propose a scheme in which the cooling of a mechanical resonator is achieved by exposing the optomechanical system to a non-Markovian environment. Because of the backflow from the non-Markovian environment, the phonon number can go beyond the conventional cooling limit in a Markovian environment. Utilizing the spectrum density obtained in the recent experiment [Nature Communications 6, 7606 (2015)], we show that the cooling process is highly effective in a non-Markovian environment. The analysis of the cooling mechanism in a non-Markovian environment reveals that the non-Markovian memory effect is instrumental to the cooling process.

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Preservation Macroscopic Entanglement of Optomechanical Systems in non-Markovian Environment

We investigate dynamics of an optomechanical system under the Non-Markovian environment. In the weak optomechanical single-photon coupling regime, we provide an analytical approach fully taking into account the non-Markovian memory effects. When the cavity-bath coupling strength crosses a certain threshold, an oscillating memory state for the classical cavity field (called bound state) is formed. Due to the existence of the non-decay optical bound state, a nonequilibrium optomechanical thermal entanglement is preserved even without external driving laser. Our results provide a potential usage to generate and protect entanglement via Non-Markovian environment engineering.

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